Head of the Party Central Committee’s Internal Affairs Commission Phan Dinh Trac and outgoing British Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward. Photo: VNA

Trac reaffirmed Vietnam’s respect to its relations with Britain and praised its role in strengthening regional and global links.

He thanked the UK government’s practical and efficient cooperation with Vietnam, especially in law enforcement and making, anti-corruption and crimes as well as judicial reform.

He expected the Ambassador’s further contribution to bilateral ties in his new position.

Ambassador Gareth Ward hailed Vietnam’s climate change commitment at COP 26 and reconfirmed the British government’s continued cooperation and support to Vietnam in this effort.